East Oakland School Of The Arts (Closed 2013)

8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
East Oakland School Of The Arts serves 185 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
20-29%
59%
(11-12)
40-49%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
54%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
(11-12)
55-59%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Oakland School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of East Oakland School Of The Arts is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Oakland School Of The Arts?
185 students attend East Oakland School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of East Oakland School Of The Arts students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Oakland School Of The Arts?
East Oakland School Of The Arts has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does East Oakland School Of The Arts offer ?
East Oakland School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Oakland School Of The Arts part of?
East Oakland School Of The Arts is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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